Project Manager

**JOB SUMMARY**:
We are seeking a skilled and experienced Project Manager to join the PMO of the Medical Business Unit. This role is will help manage and execute NPI and Product Line Extensions projects. In a matrixed organization, you will have ownernship of assigned projects taking them from concept to commercializtion, in accordance with AE’s Product Development Process (PDP).

This includes developing program goals that support the business objectives and developing and executing plans to meet the goals. You will be responsible for ensuring that all projects are delivered on-time, within budget, and meet high-quality standards. Identifying and implementing process improvements is also required. Power Eelectronics and Design Enigeening experience desired.

**RESPONSIBILITIES (Specific tasks, duties, essential functions of the job)**:

- Provide vision, tactical planning, and manage overall execution of the assigned projects, requiring cross-funcational and often cross-site coordination.
- Manage all aspect of the NPI and/or sustaining program including defining work scope, schedules, budgets, priorities, and performance milestones; develop cost, scope, and schedule baseline; monitor/control cost and schedule variance; and change control.
- Manage the creation, prioritization, review, and ongoing updating of product requirements for assigned Projects.
- Assist in resolving conflicts and removing barriers to maintain effective and timely progress towards project goals
- Risk Management - Anticipate potential roadblocks and work with project teams to systematically evaluate, communicate riska and Develop risk mitigation plans
- Facilitate core team meetings, including agendas and meeting minutes. Tracks progress against the project plan, business plan, project contract, and action items
- Analyze and report actual performance vs. program goals. Monitor and communicate status, progress to Milestones and KPIs to internal and external stakeholders, and senior management
- Schedule and run assigned PDP phase reviews and program reviews.
- Improve, recommend, and implement program and project management tools for PMO
- Other duties as assigned.

**WORK ENVIRONMENT**:
Works in a standard office environment and uses general office equipment (phone, PC, internet, copier, fax machine, etc.). Extended hours will be necessary depending on market conditions. Travel, both domestic and international, up to 10% of work time, is anticipated. This position has a significant amount of interdepartmental communications.

**SKILLS**:

- Good organization, planning and prioritizarion skils
- Experience in project/program management including planning and senior management interface.
- Excellent face-to-face communication skills and communication across international locations in a matrix environment.
- Ability to make effective decisions in the face of ambiguity.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and tasks.
- Willingness to travel in support of company activities.
- Understanding of the company’s products.

**EXPERIENCE**:
**Essential**:
Approximately 5 years relevant work experience required.

Relevant work includes product management, project management involving electro-mechanical products and engineering planning.

Demonstrated ability to successfully manage a project in a matrixed crossfunctional environment

**Desirable**:
Product experience within the Medical Equipment market desirable.

Experience in Program Management and Reporting Tools

Formal Project Management qualifications

**EDUCATION**:
**Essen**tial**:
B.S. in Electrical/Electronic Engineering or Science, or equivalent.

**Desirable**:
Advanced degree, including M.S., Ph.D., or MBA, desirable.